Thursday, February 16, 2012

Creating a Coaching Culture in the Church

About three years ago, my friend
Mark Tidsworth invited me to consider a ministry of coaching and to join his
new organization, Pinnacle Leadership Associates.Three years have gone by quickly as I have
practiced coaching, learned about coaching, and developed a network of coaching
colleagues.The most rewarding aspect of
this journey has been walking alongside clients as they discover where they
want to grow and to intentionally pursue that growth.

As I have seen the benefits that a
coaching relationship produces in the lives of clients, I have also thought
about ways to incorporate this in the life of the church. Now more than every before, the church needs
the means to empower believers and take them to the next level in their
Christian walk. I have conducted peer
coach training in my local church and taught one course for Central Baptist
Theological Seminary on “The Ministry of Coaching.” Conversations with friends and colleagues
have generated many ideas about how coaching can be used in disciple-making,
leadership development, staff development, and committee/team leadership in the
church.

Every
follower of Christ has been blessed with the potential to grow in Christ and to
serve others. Our purpose in offering DDC
is to help each believer to become what God has called him or her to be. Come join us on the journey!

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About Me

I consider myself an itinerant educator. My time is spent in encouraging and equipping ministers through my work with the Central Baptist Seminary and Pinnacle Leadership Associates. I also do volunteer work with my church in the area of leader development. Other time is devoted to reading, writing, traveling, and spending time with grandchildren and my wife, Rita.